The Ghana Education Service (GES) has not officially released the Senior High School (SHS) academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic year yet. Whether you’re a student, parent, or teacher, this guide provides a detailed breakdown of reopening dates, vacation periods, and term durations for all SHS categories — SHS 1, SHS 2, and SHS 3.
When will the GES Academic Calendar for SHS 2025/2026 be released?
The GES has stated that the 2024/2025 calendar is designed to transition back to a September start for the 2025/2026 academic year. A comprehensive, detailed calendar specifically for 2025/2026 is expected closer to that academic year’s commencement. Where can I download the official GES Academic Calendar for Senior High School 2025/2026? Once released, it will be available on the official Ghana Education Service (GES) website (ges.gov.gh) under their publications or news section.
How to “Download” and Access the SHS 2025/2026 Calendar:
The GES typically releases these calendars as official circulars or press statements, often in PDF format. You can usually find them by:
- Visiting the Official GES Website: The Ghana Education Service website (ges.gov.gh) is the most reliable source for official releases. Look for a “News” or “Publications” section.
- Checking Reputable Ghanaian News Outlets: Major news websites in Ghana often publish the academic calendar when it’s released by the GES.
Why is the GES changing the academic calendar to a September start?
The primary reasons are to:
- Align with WAEC: Enable Ghanaian students to write the WASSCE in May/June, in sync with other West African countries.
- Align with Tertiary Institutions: Harmonize the SHS academic calendar with the start dates of universities and other tertiary institutions in Ghana.
- Normalize Education: Revert to the pre-COVID-19 academic calendar, providing more stability and predictability for students, parents, and educators.
What about the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) dates for 2025 and beyond?
The BECE dates are also being adjusted to align with the overall calendar shift. For 2025, the BECE was scheduled for June 9 to June 16, 2025. Future BECE dates will likely also fall within June for subsequent years.
GES Contact Information
Phone Numbers:
- +233 30 297 7663
- +233 30 297 7667
- +233 30 297 7668
Postal Address:
- P.O. Box 2739, Accra, Ghana
Website:
- ges.gov.gh
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